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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.
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Southern California might see some light rain tonight into Wednesday morning. After that, cooler weather is on the way, but expect the humidity to remain.
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We'll see highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s across the region.
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More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.
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At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs and the future of its climate agenda.
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By some estimates, Altadena lost more than half of its tree canopy in the wake of the Eaton Fire. One young Altadenan wants us to share our stories about them.
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Robert Fortunato's Green Idea House is one of the first net-zero energy case study houses built for less cost than standard construction.
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The Shadow the Scientists initiative at UC Santa Cruz strives to demystify astronomical research.
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A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
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A man and his child were swept off a road in Barstow, and communities in the San Bernardino Mountains faced a deluge. The threat of heavy rain has now passed.
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USC and L.A. County soil experts will be on site Saturday, Sept. 20, to teach residents about testing their properties for lead.
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Remnants of Tropical Storm Mario will leave behind the chance for some showers for Friday.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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Whatever Valentine's day plans you have, you can count on today's weather being on your side.
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The climate crisis is destabilizing cliffs and making landslides more likely, an expert says.
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Sets are often discarded after productions, with thousands of tons of materials going into dumpsters each year. Now art directors and their allies are pushing for a more sustainable approach.Listen 5:13
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Sunny day ahead with temperatures in the 60s, but brace yourself for more rain in coming days.
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California sea otter populations have rebounded in recent decades. New research finds that by feasting on shore crabs, these otters are helping to protect their coastal marsh habitat against erosion.Listen 3:54
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Sunny day ahead with temperatures in the 60s.
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The resulting costs to society could be as high as $8 billion.
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How scientists are using an unexpected organism — sea sponges — to refine climate projections.
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The snow pack is still lagging behind.
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Lifei Huang, 22, went missing near Mt. Baldy on Feb. 4 as the first of two atmospheric rivers was bearing down on the region.
